Two legendary festivals collided in San Bernadino California where the first incarnation of Ozzfest began back in 1996. As an Ozzfest kid that went to my first Ozzfest back in 1997 when they came to Greatwoods Amphitheater in Mansfield MA, my wife and I had to make the 15+ hour pilgrimage to greatest festival on earth.

With so much energy, music and great people this is why I will forever be a metalhead.

I did not get a photo pass for Saturdays Ozzfest featuring Black Sabbath, Black Label Society and Megadeth so I unfortunately did not get close shots of these legendary bands but we definitely enjoyed them as we headbanged, moshed and danced to the best soundtrack of our lives.

Sunday on the other hand, was Knotfest turned up to 11! With special access to both sides of the stage this was a show I will never forget. Special Thank You to my great friend Sean K for the amazing opportunity. \m/

We even got treated to a small show for campers only Friday night with Armored Saint, Metal Church, Exmortus and Thrown into Exile. It was truly an amazing event that I'm so glad we didn't miss!

The journey began in the mountains.

Made some limited edition custom festival decals

on the road to OZZ/Knotfest 2016

our home

photo: David Burke

Thrown into Exile Friday night Campers only show photo:David Burke

Thrown into Exile Friday night Campers only show photo:David Burke

Metal Church Friday night Campers only show photo: David Burke

Armored Saint Friday night Campers only show photo: David Burke

purveyors of great music supporting live music! photo: David Burke

Immure's Joshua Travis photo: David Burke

Huntress photo: David Burke

Devil Driver's Dez Fafara controlling the mosh pit photo: David Burke

photo: David Burke

San Bernadino CA photo: David Burke

Guaranteed to toss your cookies

Made a new friend with ESP Guitars product manager Chris Cannella photo: David Burke